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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 805.47 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 805.47 and 248.02 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 805.47 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/805.47 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 805.47 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 199,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,772.67/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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